Tag Archives: Warmth

Staywarm tariff ends

Eon has scrapped the Staywarm tariff as of October 7th. This is bad news for those households with someone over 60, which had enjoyed a tariff with fixed rates for gas and electricity. Inevitably this will mean that some pensioners will face increased energy bills. To find the best deal for you, try uSwitch or  Which? Switch or similar comparison sites.

 

 

 

Keeping warm this winter

It’s been a mast autumn, which means lots and lots of berries. As the saying goes, ‘lots of berries forecast a harsh winter’. Well, while the birds are eyeing up their winter food, the forum members are preparing themselves for keeping warm during the winter months. This meeting focused on practical help and advice about reducing energy bills.   Continue reading

Staying warm and healthy

‘Hotspots’ ….. an apt title for the presentation by Denise Hall, on this cold wintry day. We’re obviously a hardy bunch, because we still turned up – obviously intrigued by the title! To find out more about ‘Hotspots’ you can read the Minutes of this meeting. Alex Bird from Age UK highlighted the assistance that Age UK can provide about staying warm and healthy in winter. Lots of information to digest and leaflets such as ‘Winter Wrapped Up’. Hosts of organisations are involved in helping to keep people warm in winter – not to mention the Government’s ‘Green Deal’.